Superleague Round 7 of Regular Season - Dec 1, 2012
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The round was rather attractive and full of interesting results. The round ended with derby games and even winless team recording their first victory.
The biggest surprise of round 7 in Superleague was guest Energy Invest's (6-1) road victory over their biggest opponent Kutaisi (5-2) 67-60 on Friday evening. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Kutaisi. It was a key game for the second position in the league. The guests trailed by 4 points after three quarters before their 23-12 charge, which allowed them to win the game. Energy Invest outrebounded Kutaisi 43-30 including 28 on the defensive glass. American guard Nate Bowie (183-G-86, college: Cent.Arkansas) fired 19 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. His fellow American import forward Kyle Nelson (203-89, college: Augustana, IL, agency: N.E.T.) chipped in 12 points and 9 rebounds. Azerbaijani guard Zaur Pashayev (188-83) produced 16 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists for lost side. Energy Invest have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to second place. Kutaisi at the other side dropped to the fifth position with two games lost. Energy Invest are looking forward to face Armia (#3) in Tbilisi in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Kutaisi will have a break next round. Another exciting game was a derby match between two teams from Tbilisi: Armia (#4) and TSU (#7). TSU was crushed at home by 29 points 65-94 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international Zviad Babiashvili (200-78) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 14 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists. Lasha Parghalava contributed with 11 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Center Davit Khizanishvili (202-87) answered with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 10 rebounds for TSU. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Defending champion (5-1) moved-up to third place, which they share with Olimpi. TSU at the other side keeps the seventh position with five games lost. They share it with Batumi. Armia will play against league's second-placed Energy Invest in Rustavi in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. TSU's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Tbilisi Samedicino-Academia. Another exciting game was again a derby between two local teams from Tbilisi: Olimpi (#5) and Dinamo Tbilisi (#6). Dinamo Tbilisi was defeated at home 79-84 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. It was a great evening for Stevan Milosevic who led his team to a victory scoring 11 points and 9 rebounds. Olimpi's coach George Kazanjian used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. At the losing side Ioseb Lezhava responded with a double-double by scoring 16 points, 7 rebounds and 10 assists. Olimpi (5-1) moved-up to third place, which they share with Armia. Loser Dinamo Tbilisi keeps the sixth position with three games lost. Olimpi's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Tbilisi to the arena MIA. Sokhumi can celebrate finally their first win this season after five consecutive loses. The victory is especially important as it came on the road game in Tbilisi, where they defeated STU (0-6) 86-75. It was an exceptional evening for Vakhtang Kadaria who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 19 points, 13 rebounds and 4 blocks. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Sokhumi maintains ninth place with 1-5 record. It was STU's sixth loss in a row. They still closes the standings with six games lost. Sokhumi's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Tbilisi to the arena Dinamo Tbilisi. Bottom-ranked Samedicino-Academia (0-6) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 82-73 loss to eighth ranked Batumi (2-5) in Batumi on Friday evening. Lasha Keshelava fired a double-double by scoring 21 points and 13 rebounds for the winners. Samedicino-Academia's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Batumi moved-up to seventh place, which they share with TSU Tbilisi. Loser Samedicino-Academia still closes the standings with six games lost. Batumi will face bottom-ranked STU (#11) in Tbilisi in the next round. Samedicino-Academia's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Tbilisi to the arena TSU.
Sokhumi can celebrate finally their first win this season after five consecutive loses. The victory is especially important as it came on the road game in Tbilisi, where they defeated STU (0-6) 86-75. It looked good early as STU took an 4-point lead at the end of first quarter. But then Sokhumi had a 22-15 second period charge getting the lead and STU was not able to take back game control losing it eventually 75-86. Sokhumi shot 27 for 41 from the free-throw line, while STU only scored seven points from the stripe. They outrebounded STU 54-43 including a 37-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. Sokhumi brought some defensive toughness making 8 blocks. 29 personal fouls committed by STU helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. It was an exceptional evening for center Vakhtang Kadaria (205-89, college: Mineral Area CC) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 19 points, 13 rebounds and 4 blocks. Forward Irakli Chlaidze (199-89) accounted for 24 points for the winning side. Forward Giorgi Pirvelashvili (201-88) came up with 17 points and 8 rebounds and forward Tato Chachibaia (201-90) added 9 points and 8 rebounds respectively for STU in the defeat. Four STU players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Sokhumi maintains ninth place with 1-5 record. It was STU's sixth loss in a row. They still closes the standings with six games lost. Sokhumi's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Tbilisi to the arena Dinamo Tbilisi. Top scorers: Sokhumi: I.Chlaidze 24+4reb+2ast, V.Kadaria 19+13reb, G.Kopaliani 9+6reb, R.Nazmiev 8+6reb+5ast, D.Kankia 6+4reb+1ast, G.Shvangiradze 5+5reb+4ast STU Tbilisi: G.Pirvelashvili 17+8reb+3ast, V.Janashia 12+3reb+1ast, G.Kvetenadze 11+3reb, L.Minashvili 10+5reb+2ast, T.Chachibaia 9+8reb+1ast, Z.Machaladze 4+5reb+4ast
Another exciting game was a derby match between two teams from Tbilisi: Armia (#4) and TSU (#7). TSU was crushed at home by 29 points 65-94 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. The game was mostly controlled by Armia. TSU was better in second period 23-22. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. They dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to TSU's 28. Armia forced 19 TSU turnovers. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 28 assists comparing to just 13 passes made by TSU's players. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international Zviad Babiashvili (200-78) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 14 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists. International guard Lasha Parghalava (191-87, college: Montana St. - Billin) contributed with 11 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Center Davit Khizanishvili (202-87) answered with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 10 rebounds and Serzhi Aselaini added 9 points and 9 rebounds in the effort for TSU. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Defending champion (5-1) moved-up to third place, which they share with Olimpi. TSU at the other side keeps the seventh position with five games lost. They share it with Batumi. Armia will play against league's second-placed Energy Invest in Rustavi in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. TSU's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Tbilisi Samedicino-Academia. Top scorers: Armia: Z.Babiashvili 14+11reb+4ast, G.Sharabidze 12+4reb, L.Parghalava 11+6reb+3ast, C.Millage 11+1reb+1ast, J.Kjellbom 10+1reb, L.Wilson 9+4reb+4ast TSU Tbilisi: D.Khizanishvili 14+10reb, G.Bakradze 11+6ast, V.Chkareuli 10+2reb+2ast, S.Aselaini 9+9reb, V.Beruashvili 8+4reb+1ast, L.Nozadze 4+5reb+1ast
Another exciting game was again a derby between two local teams from Tbilisi: Olimpi (#5) and Dinamo Tbilisi (#6). Dinamo Tbilisi was defeated at home 79-84 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. Olimpi looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. It was a great evening for Montenegrin center Stevan Milosevic (211-85, agency: Interperformances) who led his team to a victory scoring 11 points and 9 rebounds. The former international forward Mikheil Berishvili (205-87) helped adding 10 points and 10 rebounds. Olimpi's coach George Kazanjian used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. At the losing side point guard Ioseb Lezhava (185-91) responded with a double-double by scoring 16 points, 7 rebounds and 10 assists and American forward Flynn Clayman (206-88, college: Cumberlands) scored 18 points and 7 rebounds (made all of his seven free throws). Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Olimpi (5-1) moved-up to third place, which they share with Armia. Loser Dinamo Tbilisi keeps the sixth position with three games lost. Olimpi's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Tbilisi to the arena MIA. Top scorers: Olimpi: N.Tutus 14+2reb+3ast, L.Fatsatsia 13+4reb+4ast, A.Dvalishvili 11+2reb, S.Milosevic 11+9reb+3ast, M.Berishvili 10+10reb+2ast, S.Sokk 8+5reb+7ast Dinamo Tbilisi: F.Clayman 18+7reb+3ast, I.Lezhava 16+7reb+10ast, T.Niniashvili 13+4reb, B.Chikviladze 11+4reb+3ast, D.Ioseliani 10+5reb, L.Karim 9+6reb+4ast
The biggest surprise of round 7 in Superleague was guest Energy Invest's (6-1) road victory over their biggest opponent Kutaisi (5-2) 67-60 on Friday evening. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Kutaisi. It was a key game for the second position in the league. The guests trailed by 4 points after three quarters before their 23-12 charge, which allowed them to win the game. Energy Invest outrebounded Kutaisi 43-30 including 28 on the defensive glass. American guard Nate Bowie (183-86, college: Cent.Arkansas) fired 19 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. His fellow American import forward Kyle Nelson (203-89, college: Augustana, IL, agency: N.E.T.) chipped in 12 points and 9 rebounds. Azerbaijani guard Zaur Pashayev (188-83) produced 16 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists and international center Richard Matiashvili (207-89) added 10 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for lost side. Energy Invest have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to second place. Kutaisi at the other side dropped to the fifth position with two games lost. Energy Invest are looking forward to face Armia (#3) in Tbilisi in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Kutaisi will have a break next round. Top scorers: Rustavi: N.Bowie 19+5reb+3ast, K.Nelson 12+9reb+2ast, L.Tsekvava 11+3reb+5ast, T.Toudjani 7+8reb+3ast, M.Chochua 7+7reb, M.Abaishvili 5+3reb Kutaisi: Z.Pashayev 16+5reb+6ast, G.Barbakadze 13+2reb+2ast, R.Matiashvili 10+9reb+4ast, R.Didia 9+2reb+2ast, D.Barbakadze 6+3reb+1ast, B.Kvimsadze 2+8reb
Bottom-ranked Samedicino-Academia (0-6) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 82-73 loss to eighth ranked Batumi (2-5) in Batumi on Friday evening. The hosts took control from the first minutes by winning first half. But Samedicino-Academia won fourth quarter 17-16. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. They outrebounded Samedicino-Academia 49-37 including a 34-23 advantage in defensive rebounds. Samedicino-Academia was plagued by 25 personal fouls down the stretch. The former international forward Lasha Keshelava (200-81) fired a double-double by scoring 21 points and 13 rebounds for the winners. Guard Ivane Maisuradze (194-85) chipped in 15 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Batumi players scored in double figures. Center Giorgi Revazashvili (208-91) produced 16 points and 5 rebounds and forward Levan Eliadze (197-92) added 10 points and 8 rebounds respectively for lost side. Samedicino-Academia's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Batumi moved-up to seventh place, which they share with TSU Tbilisi. Loser Samedicino-Academia still closes the standings with six games lost. Batumi will face bottom-ranked STU (#11) in Tbilisi in the next round. Samedicino-Academia's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Tbilisi to the arena TSU. Top scorers: Batumi: L.Keshelava 21+13reb+1ast, G.Nanitashvili 16+5reb+3ast, N.Ramishvili 15+5reb+4ast, I.Maisuradze 15+7reb+4ast, A.Eliashvili 8+5reb+1ast, G.Kvelashvili 7+13reb Samedicino: G.Revazashvili 16+5reb+1ast, Z.Maisuradze 15+2reb, L.Eliadze 10+8reb+2ast, G.Periashvili 9+8reb, G.Gaprindashvili 6+2reb+5ast, L.Revazashvili 6+4reb
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Viktor Sanikidze selected the top Georgian playing abroad in last week's games - May 22, 2013
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Traditionally, every week we bring you a list of the top performances of Georgians who are currently playing abroad. This week's number one is an international small forward Viktor Sanikidze (203-86). Heto a victory against the closely-ranked Armani Milano in the Italian SerieA in Wednesday night's game.
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Traditionally, every week we bring you a list of the top performances of Georgians who are currently playing abroad.
#1. This week's number one is an international small forward Viktor Sanikidze (203-86, currently plays in Italy). He led Montepaschi Siena to a victory against the closely-ranked Armani Milano (19-11) 90-80 in the Italian SerieA in Wednesday night's game.
Sanikidze recorded 17 points and grabbed 6 rebounds in 30 minutes on the court.
Montepaschi Siena (18-12) is placed fifth in the SerieA.
It was his team's third consecutive victory in a row.
This year Sanikidze averages: 6.3ppg, 5.1rpg, 2FGP: 58.9%(63-107), 3FGP: 40.4% and FT: 66.7% in the 36 games he played so far.
He is currently a member of the Georgian senior national team.
#2. Second place goes to an international point guard Corey Fisher (186-88, agency: Beo Basket, college: Villanova, currently plays in Spain). He led FIATC Joventut to a victory over the closely-ranked Asefa Estudiantes (15-19) crushing them 112-75 in the Spanish ACB on Sunday night.
Fisher was MVP of the game. He recorded 26 points (!!!) and added 9 passes in 22 minutes; quite an impressive performance considering it's only Fisher's second season in pro basketball. FIATC Joventut Badalona (16-18) is placed 11th in the ACB.
The Regular Season already ended.
It's Fisher's first year with the team.
Fisher is currently ninth on the list of top scorers with 13.8ppg.
This year his other stats are: 2.1rpg, 2.7apg, 2FGP: 44.4%, 3FGP: 36.3% and FT: 83.3% in the 32 games.
Fisher is a naturalized American.
Despite he played previously for the USA university national team, Fisher is currently a member of the Georgian senior national team. Strangely he has never played in Georgia.
#3. The Georgian player who performed third best last week abroad was an international point guard Georgi Tsintsadze (192-86, currently plays in Ukraine), who plays in the Ukrainian Superleague. Tsintsadze could not help Budivelnyk (28-11) in their last game on Monday. Despite his good performance the league leader Budivelnyk was defeated 86-74 on the road by the lower-ranked Azovmash (#3).
Tsintsadze was the second best scorer with 13 points. He also added 7 assists.
Tsintsadze's overall stats this season are: 9.0ppg, 2.9rpg, 3.9apg, 1.3spg, 2FGP: 45.6%, 3FGP: 32.9% and FT: 77.2%.
He is also a member of the Georgian senior national team.
#4. Small forward Manuchar Markoishvili (196-86, currently plays in Turkey) contributed to an easy victory against the eighth-ranked Tofas (12-18) crushing them 82-49 in the Turkish TBL on Tuesday night.
He scored 9 points and had 5 steals.
Galatasaray Medical Park Istanbul (27-3) is placed first in the TBL.
It was his team's 17th consecutive victory in a row.
Markoishvili is ranked second on the list of the most steals in the league.
His overall stats this season are: 9.9ppg, 1.8rpg, 1.1apg and 1.7spg.
Markoishvili is also Georgian national team player.
The list of other players, who all have Georgian passport but never been selected to any of Georgian national teams:
#1.Quinton Hosley (201-F/G-84, college: Fresno St., currently plays in Poland) was the major contributor in a Stelmet ZG's victory against the leader AZS Koszalin (18-14) 89-83 in the Polish TBL last Tuesday.
Hosley scored 16 points, grabbed 6 boards, handed out 3 passes and blocked 3 shots.
It was the game of the round between two top 3 ranked teams in group Places 1-6. Stelmet Zielona Gora (20-12) is placed third.
It's Hosley's first season with the team.
Hosley is ranked sixth on the list of the top scorers in the league and also on the list of most steals (first place).
He has individually a very good season with high stats. Hosley averages: 15.3ppg, 5.4rpg, 2.6apg and 2.4spg.
He is a naturalized American.
Strangely Hosley has never played in Georgia.
#2.Will Thomas (203-PF-86, currently plays in Turkey) contributed to Karsiyaka's victory against the closely-ranked Fenerbahce Ulker (24-6) 74-68 in the Turkish TBL last Saturday.
Thomas recorded 10 points and grabbed 4 rebounds in 20 minutes.
Pinar Karsiyaka SK Izmir (23-7) is placed fifth in the TBL.
It was his team's third consecutive victory in a row.
Thomas has relatively good stats this year: 12.0ppg, 5.1rpg and 1.3apg in the 27 games he played so far.
He is a naturalized American.
Thomas used to play for Army Sport Klub Tbilisi in Georgian league.
#3.Guillermo Diaz (188-G-85, college: Miami, FL, currently plays in Puerto Rico) led Capitanes to a victory against the closely-ranked Brujos (10-12) 92-86 in the Puerto Rican BSN in Friday night's game.
He scored 16 points, had 5 boards, dished 3 assists and stole 3 balls in 29 minutes.
Capitanes de Arecibo (11-11) is placed fifth in the BSN.
It was his team's fourth consecutive victory in a row.
It's Diaz's first season with the team.
Diaz has relatively good stats this year: 10.5ppg, 3.7rpg, 3.2apg and 1.5spg in the six games.
Olimpi - MIA Academy 86-65 (1-1)
Olimpi tied tthe Finals at 1-1. The game without a history. Olimpi led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to MIA's 34. Forward Levan Fatsatsia (198-88) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 10 rebounds [read more]
Olimpi tied tthe Finals at 1-1. The game without a history. Olimpi led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to MIA's 34. Forward Levan Fatsatsia (198-88) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 10 rebounds. Greek-Estonian point guard Sten-Timmu Sokk (181-89) contributed with 17 points (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) for the winners. American swingman Benjamin Raymond (198-87, college: Xavier, agency: KMG Sports Management) replied with 21 points and 7 rebounds and his fellow American import center Kirk Archibeque (205-84, college: Fort Lewis) added 12 points and 7 rebounds in the effort for MIA. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Top scorers: Olimpi: S.Sokk 17+1reb+3ast, L.Fatsatsia 17+10reb+3ast, D.Moore 15+3reb+2ast, A.Dvalishvili 9+7reb+2ast, M.Berishvili 9+6reb+3ast, S.Milosevic 7+10reb+2ast MIA Academy: B.Raymond 21+7reb+1ast, K.Archibeque 12+7reb, D.Vaughn 12+5ast, C.Prewitt 5+3reb+1ast, V.Kounas 5+5reb+4ast, R.Rogava 3
Bakradze comes back to Lapua, ex TSU Tbilisi - May 21, 2013
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Lapuan Korikobrat (Korisliiga) added to their roster 22-year old Georgian point guard Givi Bakradze (185-91, agency: Pro Partner Sports Management). It is actually his comeback to Lapuan Korikobrat as he played here before. Bakradze played last season at TSU Tbilisi in Georgian Superleague. In 22 games he recorded 12.5ppg, 3.5rpg, 5.4apg and 1.5spg this season. A very spectacular year in his career as he was voted to Georgian League All-Star Game [read more]
Lapuan Korikobrat (Korisliiga) added to their roster 22-year old Georgian point guard Givi Bakradze (185-91, agency: Pro Partner Sports Management). It is actually his comeback to Lapuan Korikobrat as he played here before. Bakradze played last season at TSU Tbilisi in Georgian Superleague. In 22 games he recorded 12.5ppg, 3.5rpg, 5.4apg and 1.5spg this season. A very spectacular year in his career as he was voted to Georgian League All-Star Game. Part of last season he spent at Dinamo Tbilisi (Superleague) in Georgia. In 10 games he averaged 9.6ppg, 3.1rpg, 4.3apg and 1.4spg. Bakradze also spent pre-season at Samedicino-Academia (Superleague) in Georgia earlier that year. He won Georgian League championship title in 2011. Bakradze represented Georgia at the European Championships U20 Division B in Sarajevo (Bosnia) two years ago. His team won Gold and his stats at that event were 9 games: 6.4ppg, 1.9rpg, 3.3apg, 1.4spg, FGP: 43.8%, 3PT: 11.8%, FT: 75.0%. Bakradze has played also professionally in . The scouts decsribe him following way: Givi is a young playmaker with great ball-handling skills and tremendous potential. He has 3 years professional experience including playing in the Finnish Championship last year and playing for the Georgian U-20 National team. Givi is a good shooter and can score on his opponent in many ways. He makes his teammates around him better and Givi can run an uptempo or half court offense.
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